An off-hand observation by a reporter in Washington D.C. set off a media goose chase on Wednesday as several outlets — including this one — wanted the answer to one simple question: Will Gov. Kitzhaber resign? Spoiler alert: He didn't.

It's no secret Portland is home to a number of innovative companies in the world of food and drink. Here's a peek at eight of them that tapped into money from the crowd to launch their ideas in the market.